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Starlight SHS, #51 Lizares Avenue, Philippines, Bacolod CIty (2026)

05/06/2026

STAR𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 | 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗶𝗲𝗴𝗲: 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

Walking through a thriving forest with birds chirping and the fresh breeze is a reminder of the priceless beauty nature offers. Yet while global leaders call for climate action, the chainsaws on Manila’s Quirino Avenue offer a chilling reminder of what happens when progress is prioritized over our natural heritage.
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‎This year, we mark World Environment Day under the theme: “Inspired by Nature. For Climate. For Our Future.” Hosted by the Republic of Azerbaijan, this global campaign serves as more than just an annual observance; our planet is sending us signals of distress.
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‎From rising seas and melting glaciers to the intensifying heatwaves, nature is speaking, and it is telling us that our ongoing path is unsustainable. Yet, in the heart of Manila, this message has met a barrier. The recent chopping down of over 200 trees along Quirino Avenue to make room for the Southern Access Link Expressway is a sobering case study in the local friction between “gray infrastructure” and the life-giving green spaces we need to survive a warming world.
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‎The trees in Quirino were much more than just for aesthetics; they served as natural air conditioners and filtered pollution that kept our city cooler under the scorching heat of the sun. As we cut down these decades-old trees, we lose a vital form of protection that no amount of concrete can ever replace. A 50-year-old tree isn’t just wood and leaves. It’s a complex, mature biological mechanism. Replacing them with saplings elsewhere is a false equivalence; young trees take decades to achieve the same carbon sequestration, canopy shade, and cooling power that mature trees instantly provide to a stifling urban environment.

Thus, urban development should no longer focus on road building to the damage of the environment. Modern engineering demands better planning tools to build infrastructure around our existing green spaces. There is an urgent need to alter responses and begin to value these mature trees as a community resource and not just as an obstacle to development. To view trees as disposable objects is not progress. Progress comes from protecting the natural world that cares for us in turn.

‎‎‎As we observe World Environment Day, the question is: will we continue to sacrifice the environment for efficiency, or will we finally embed nature into the blueprints of our progression?

01/06/2026

STAR𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 | 𝗔𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝗻𝗴 𝗺𝗴𝗮 𝗞𝗮𝗺𝗮𝘆 𝗻𝗮 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝘂𝗵𝘂𝗯𝗼𝗴 𝘀𝗮 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝘂𝗸𝗮𝘀𝗮𝗻

Sa bawat medalya na isinasabit, bawat pangarap na unti-unting naaabot, at bawat laban na napagtatagumpayan, may mga taong tahimik na nakatayo at sumusuporta sa likod—mga magulang na handang ibigay ang lahat kahit sila mismo ay mapagod. Sa pagdiriwang ng Global Day of Parents tuwing Hunyo 1, muling nabibigyang-pugay ang mga haligi ng pangarap na walang sawang nagsasakripisyo para sa kinabukasan ng kanilang mga anak. Hindi man laging nasasabi– ang kanilang pagmamahal ang nagsisilbing unang tahanan, unang g**o, at unang sandigan ng bawat kabataan.

Sa isang mundong puno ng pagbabago at pagsubok, hindi madali ang pagiging magulang. May mga inang gumigising nang madaling-araw upang maghanda ng pagkain bago pumasok sa trabaho, at may mga amang pilit kinakaya ang pagod upang matustusan lamang ang pangangailangan ng pamilya. Sa kabila ng kakulangan, pangamba, at personal na paghihirap, pinipili pa rin nilang unahin ang kapakanan ng kanilang mga anak. Ang simpleng pagtatanong ng “Kumain ka na ba?” o “Nakauwi ka na?” ay nagiging anyo ng pagmamahal na hindi matutumbasan ng anumang materyal na bagay.

Ngunit higit pa sa pagbibigay ng pangangailangan, ang mga magulang ang unang nagtuturo ng pagrespeto, pagtitiis, at pananampalataya sa sarili. Sila ang mga taong patuloy pa ring naniniwala kahit minsan ay nawawalan na ng tiwala ang isang anak sa sariling kakayahan. Sa bawat pagkakamali, sila ang handang umunawa; sa bawat kabiguan, sila ang unang umaalalay. Maaaring hindi perpekto ang bawat magulang, ngunit ang kanilang pagmamahal ay kadalasang nagmumula sa dalisay na hangaring mabigyan ng mas magandang buhay ang kanilang pamilya.

Sa paggunita ng Global Day of Parents, mahalagang maiparamdam sa kanila na ang kanilang mga sakripisyo ay hindi nasasayang at hindi nakalilimutan. Sapagkat sa likod ng matatag na kabataan, matagumpay na tao, at pangarap na natutupad, naroon ang mga magulang na tahimik ngunit buong pusong nagmamahal. Sa mundong mabilis magbago, mananatiling ang pamilya—at ang mga magulang—ang tunay na ilaw na gumagabay sa bawat tahanan.

31/05/2026

STAR𝐒𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓𝐒 | 𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗮𝗱 𝗛𝗮𝗯𝗶𝘁𝘀: 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗼'𝘀 𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

To***co causes over 8 million deaths annually — 7 million from direct use and 1.2 million from secondhand smoke—yet the industry is recruiting faster than public health can respond. This May 31st, World No To***co Day arrives under the WHO's 2026 theme "Unmasking the Appeal — Countering Ni****ne and To***co Addiction," targeting how the industry reinvents its products to hook new users while evading regulation.

The science of what to***co does to the body is unambiguous. Smoke contains over 70 confirmed carcinogens, with direct links to lung cancer, heart disease, stroke, and COPD. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), smokers die approximately 10 years earlier than non-smokers on average. Ni****ne salt formulations, now standard in most e-ci******es, are associated with higher ni****ne exposure in adolescents and consistently linked to higher rates of dependency than traditional ci******es.

The industry's newest frontier is youth. At least 40 million children aged 13 to 15 are currently using to***co products globally, and adolescents are on average nine times more likely to v**e than adults. Fruit and candy flavours mask the harshness of inhalation, while tech-forward packaging positions ni****ne devices as lifestyle accessories. Social media micro-targeting then delivers personalised content directly to young users, bypassing restrictions that once kept to***co marketing in check.

The policy tools to fight back are well established already. WHO keeps urging for banning flavoured products, mandating plain packaging, restricting digital advertising, increasing to***co taxes, and regulating the way devices are designed. Even if e-ci******es look promising as cessation tools for existing adult smokers, the bigger picture gets a bit complicated, because, at the same time, there’s recruitment of non-smokers—especially adolescents—into ni****ne dependency. Countries that have moved ahead, from Australia’s plain packaging law to the flavour bans across parts of Europe, have already noticed measurable results.

The appeal has been unmasked, and the science leaves no room for doubt. To***co and ni****ne products, in every form, are engineered to addict — and the industry's reinvention has made them better at it. How decisively the world acts in 2026 may determine whether the gains of the past two decades survive the next.

31/05/2026

SCHOOL NEWS | 𝗔𝗸𝘀𝘆𝗼𝗻 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝘆𝗼 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗱 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗦𝗛𝗦 𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗯𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱

𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐅𝐘𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐕𝐎𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒. Stepping into the regional media spotlight to voice student perspectives on national education, the newly appointed editorial board of Starlight Senior High School (SHS) from the University of Negros Occidental–Recoletos (UNO-R) Inc. engaged in a critical discussion during Aksyon Radyo Bacolod’s “Istorya Espesyal” segment this morning, May 31.

Editor-in-Chief Kimberly Jade Gargaritano, Associate Editor-in-Chief Ethan Kyle Bolocon, and Managing Editor Zamanthy Gave Calan were invited as special guests on the program, which was streamed live through the station's official radio channels across Visayas and through the Ka-Aksyon Mark Gabriel Salanga page.

The broadcast provided a dynamic platform for the student writers to articulate their journalistic focus, analyzing how their positions enable them to advocate for student narratives in the modern media sphere.

Through this critical educational dialogue, the Augustinian value of Truth guided the conversation as the student editors fearlessly analyzed the realities of the current school system, reflecting a deep commitment to intellectual honesty and progressive campus journalism.

28/05/2026

MAYO 28 | 𝗣𝗔𝗠𝗕𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗥𝗔𝗪 𝗡𝗚 𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗪𝗔𝗧

Higit pa sa telang kumakaway sa hangin, ang watawat ng Pilipinas ay sagisag ng dugo, luha, at buhay na inialay ng mga Pilipinong minsang tumindig laban sa pang-aapi. Sa bawat kulay, bituin, at sinag nito ay nakaukit ang kasaysayan ng isang bayang tumangging manatiling alipin at piniling lumaban para sa kalayaan. Noong una itong iwinagayway sa Labanan sa Alapan, Imus, at Cavite, hindi pa ganap na malaya ang bansa—ngunit nagsilbi itong matapang na paalala na may sambayanang handang ipaglaban ang sariling dangal at pagkakakilanlan.

Ngayon, nananatiling buhay ang kahulugan ng watawat sa bawat Pilipinong patuloy na naninindigan para sa katotohanan, katarungan, at bayan. Sapagkat ang tunay na paggalang sa watawat ay hindi lamang nasusukat sa pagsaludo rito, kundi sa tapang nating ipagpatuloy ang laban ng mga nauna sa atin—ang laban para sa isang bansang tunay na malaya, makatarungan, at may malasakit sa bawat mamamayan.

Ang watawat ay hindi lamang alaala ng ating kalayaan—ito rin ang paalala ng responsibilidad nating huwag hayaang mamatay ang diwa nito.

Maligayang Pambansang Araw ng Watawat!

28/05/2026

STAR𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐒 | 𝗕𝘂𝗹𝘄𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗼, 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗱𝗼 𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝗮𝗴𝘀𝗶𝗸𝗶𝗹

Bumuhos man gabi-gabi ang maiingay na argumento sa bulwagan ng Senado, mas nakabibinging pakinggan ang katahimikang nabubuo tuwing binabaluktot ang proseso para lamang maitulak ang kagustuhan ng nakararami. Tila nagmistulang apoy ang naging pag-walkout ng Senate Minority—hindi upang takasan ang usapan, kundi dahil sawang-sawa na silang makita kung paanong unti-unting ginagawang dekorasyon na lamang ang tamang proseso, habang pilit minamadali ang isang desisyong maaaring yumanig sa mismong pundasyon ng Senado at demokrasya.

Ayon sa mga ulat mula sa plenaryo, labinlimang araw pa lamang matapos ihain ni Senador Rodante Marcoleta ang mungkahing payagan ang online voting sa Senado ay agad na itong itinulak sa plenaryo kahit wala pang malinaw na pagdinig mula sa Committee on Rules. Lumutang din ang mas mabigat na usapin nang igiit ni Panfilo Lacson na hindi pa buo ang mismong komite matapos mabakante sa eleksiyon ng bagong liderato, dahilan upang lalong kuwestiyunin kung bakit minamadali ang pagbabagong direktang tatama sa pagdalo, pagboto, at pagganap ng mga senador.

Tumindig ang Senate Minority hindi dahil gusto nilang gumawa ng eksena kundi dahil may mga pagkakataong mas mahalagang protektahan ang proseso kaysa makisabay na lamang sa agos ng kapangyarihan. Pinili nilang lumabas sa bulwagan dahil para sa kanila, hindi na deliberasyon ang nagaganap kundi tila tahimik na pagsikil sa karapatang magtanong, magsuri, at kumontra.

Nagpakita sila ng tapang na bihira nang makita sa panahong maraming lider ang mas pinipiling manahimik upang manatiling komportable, ligtas, at malapit sa kapangyarihan; dahil sa gitna ng ingay ng politika, may ilan pa ring handang magsakripisyo ng imahe at posisyon para lamang maipaglaban ang tingin nilang tama. Tumanggi silang yumuko sa prosesong para sa kanila’y minadali at ipinilit; tumanggi silang manatiling nakaupo habang unti-unting binabali ang mga patakarang matagal nang nagsisilbing gulugod ng demokratikong pag-uusap. Hindi man sang-ayon ang lahat sa kanilang ginawa, hindi maikakailang kailangan ng matinding paninindigan upang piliing magsalita kaysa manahimik.

Ngunit, nakababahala ring isipin na tila ginagamit ngayon ang “majority rule” bilang sandata upang patahimikin ang mga bumabatikos. Nawawala ang tunay na layunin ng Senado bilang lugar ng malayang debate kung bawat pagtutol ay tinuturing na sagabal lamang sa nais ng nakararami; dahil kung mismong mga mambabatas na ang hindi kayang pakinggan ang isa’t isa, paano pa nila pakikinggan ang ordinaryong mamamayang walang mikropono at impluwensiya?

Nararapat lamang na magising ang mamamayan sa tunay na kahulugan ng nangyaring walkout, sapagkat hindi lahat ng pag-alis ay tanda ng kahinaan; minsan, iyon na ang pinakamalakas na anyo ng pagtutol laban sa sistemang pilit binabaluktot ang tama para manaig ang makapangyarihan. Bilang ordinaryong mamamayan, maaaring hindi natin hawak ang martilyo ng Senado o mikropono sa plenaryo, ngunit hawak pa rin natin ang kakayahang magtanong, maningil, at tumindig—dahil kapag pinili nating manahimik habang minamadali ang katotohanan, demokrasya mismo ang unti-unting nawawala.

27/05/2026

STAR𝐒𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐈𝐄𝐒 | 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲: 𝗔 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗟𝗼𝘃𝗲

Young minds love the idea of a happily ever after. We are surrounded by tales of romance, of chivalry, and of the unfathomable flutter of the heart. Today, May 27, we are reminded of a love rooted in complete surrender. Eid al-Adha, one of the two major Islamic holidays celebrated worldwide each year, honors Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son, Ismail, as an act of obedience to Allah’s command.

The story traces back to a test of faith. In a dream, Allah commanded Ibrahim to sacrifice his son as proof of his obedience and devotion. As difficult as the command was for a father, Ibrahim still submitted to the will of Allah, recognizing this request as a test during his prophethood. Likewise, during this sacred time, Muslims are encouraged to spend time in prayer, gratitude, and giving alms to those in need. The holiday becomes a reminder of sacrifice and devotion, where meaning is found not in size or visibility, but in sincerity and intention.

The beauty of the celebration is also reflected in the customs observed by Muslims around the world. The day begins with a special congregational prayer held in mosques or open prayer grounds, where communities gather in unity and thanks. Many dress in clean or new clothes as a sign of respect and commemoration, marking the importance of the occasion. An animal such as a sheep, goat, cow, or camel may be sacrificed, with the meat shared among family, friends, and those in need. These acts reinforce the values of generosity, compassion, and social responsibility.

Ultimately, the Feast of Sacrifice surrounds its meaning around this portion of the story: As Ibrahim was prepared to carry out the sacrifice, Allah intervened, saying, “O Ibrahim! You have fulfilled the vision, and now you will be rewarded!” This turning point reminds believers that every sacrifice is seen in the eyes of the Almighty. Regardless of religion, even the smallest act of sharing, kindness, and compassion become a reflection of faith and humanity.

25/05/2026

SCHOOL NEWS | 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗮𝘀 𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗵𝗲𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗠𝗮𝗽ú𝗮 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲; 𝗚𝘂𝗴𝗺𝗮 𝘀𝗮 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗼𝗱 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗵𝘀

𝐍𝐄𝐆𝐑𝐎𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐎𝐍 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐄. Highlighting the exceptional talent of the University of Negros Occidental-Recoletos (UNO-R) community, alumna Lexene Salas secured the Best Performance of Female Actor (Senior High School Category) award at the prestigious CineMapúa student film festival today, May 25.

The recognition was held during the CineMapúa Awards Ceremony at the Mapúa Makati Campus Student Lounge, where student filmmakers from across the country gathered to celebrate an afternoon of recognition and powerful storytelling.

Salas, an alumna of the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) - Allied Medical Health strand, earned the top acting accolade for her role in the film "Gugma sa Balod," a project produced during her time as a student under the direction of fellow UNO-Rian Gale Adelyn Elisan.

As an annual student short film festival, CineMapúa serves as a premier platform for young artists to bring their stories to life on screen, honoring the creativity, passion, and hard work of student filmmakers from various institutions.

“It has been a great honor to be able to represent and win the Negrosanon and especially the Recoleto film in a prominent film festival such as the Cinemapua,” Salas stated, expressing her gratitude for the platform.

Reflecting on her character, she added, “I hold Tala’s character dearly because she represents not only the grief but also the beauty that comes with it which is a profound love.”

By using her talent to bring complex human stories to the screen, Salas exemplifies the Augustinian value of Community, prioritizing the common good by sharing narratives that resonate with the collective heart of the people.

Photo Courtesy:
Gale Adelyn Elisan

25/05/2026

STAR𝐏𝐋𝐀𝐘 | 𝗔 𝗚𝗢𝗔𝗟𝗱𝗲𝗻 𝗟𝗲𝗴𝗮𝗰𝘆: 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗯𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆

𝘋𝘶𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨… 𝘏𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘣𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘴 𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨… 𝘞𝘩𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨…

𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘤𝘩. Under the dying minutes of the game, the audience’s patience and faith wears thin, while the kickers on the field sweat hard through the crushing pressure. 90 minutes are nearly gone, hope hanging by a thread beneath the stadium lights. Then, in one desperate strike, the ball rips through the net, and that moment instantly alters the trajectory of their fates—for athletes, coaches, fans watching from their televisions, and even those who bet their coins on it.

Beyond that single defining moment is only a glimpse of the game's wider cultural power. For some, it is not just entertainment; it is where they have found passion, a career, and a lifelong inspiration to thrive. Because of its lasting impact across nations and eras, the world now sets aside a day to honor the game we call football. This day celebrates football's reign as a global and cultural phenomenon that unites billions of people, embodying a universal language where differences fade into the rhythm of the game.

As an acknowledgement of the sport's global reach and influence, the United Nations General Assembly adopted Resolution A/RES/78/281, officially proclaiming May 25 as World Football Day. It recognizes how football extends into multiple spheres of society, including commerce, diplomacy, and unity in bringing people together throughout history. Furthermore, the act promotes football in many countries to adopt policies and programs. With that, this worldwide recognition is another milestone of a much older journey.

Long before football became the organized sport seen today on school fields and under Olympian lights, its roots stretch back to early civilizations. Early prototypes of football were already prevalent in ancient China, Greece and Rome, involving a small leather ball and an open net. In that time, the game operated with minimal rules, making it tricky to play. This chaos reigned until 1863, when The Football Association (FA) in England standardized the “Laws of the Game,” establishing the official set of rules that govern modern football.

This breakthrough paved the way for professional leagues in the 19th century such as England's Football League and the Scottish Football League. As the game expanded globally, the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) then came to fruition in 1904. This organization's creation then paved the way for the inaugural 1930 World Cup in Uruguay—the first shine of football streaking on a worldwide scale. From that moment on, the World Cup became the ultimate symbol of football excellence that connects nations, cultures, and generations.

In the wake of the sport’s impact, football is often seen as something beyond victories and losses. Behind every goal, every sweat, and every toil, lies the spirit of the sport itself. It builds character and instills values such as discipline, resilience, and sportsmanship. As Xavier Hernández Creus, the legendary Spanish football manager and player, aptly describes: "In football, there's something greater than the result, more lasting—a legacy.”

In every corner of the world, football influences, where it remains a beloved sport and a cherished living legacy. World Football Day is a glimmering reminder of how a simple game can grow into a global power that quietly shaped the world. Football, much like life, is not measured by existence alone, but also by the legacy it leaves behind that endures beyond every final whistle.

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